It’s not a phenomenon! Mentoring programs that aim to disrupt the School To Prison Pipeline for Black boys are effective. Mentoring gives Black boys hope for a better future! The Blvck Freedom Circle is a new free mentoring program. It serves Black males ages 13 – 18 who live in Metro Atlanta. The center will provide a safe space and…
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DuBois Academy Finds an Innovative Way to Support Black Boys
There’s a lot of talk around educating Black boys. But there aren’t that many of us doing the real work. However, Georgia seems to be growing and going in the right direction of how to do this. DuBois Academy Finds an Innovative Way to Support Black Boys! The school based in Riverdale, Georgia is providing literacy and mental health resources…
Atlanta is Making History By Challenging the Status Quo
Advocacy for health education is a major concern for Atlanta residents. Recently our blog featured the impact of HIV in Atlanta communities. Many victims of this epidemic are Black boys. Atlanta is making history by challenging the status quo! Patrick Saunders and Ari Bee recently reported that State Rep. Jasmine Clark’s first order of business as a lawmaker was to…
We Simply Can’t Ignore It Anymore: Black Boys Battle Trauma Too!
Adverse childhood experiences can impact the way a child learns. Too often, we treat the behaviors of Black boys and fail to see the trauma they’ve dealing with daily. Our oversight of trauma shuts down support for kids. One strategy for how schools can get teachers on board with supporting ways to support kids dealing with trauma is encourage teachers to…
Schools Need More Black Male Counselors
Ken Kemp gives insight to why our Black boys and schools need more Black male counselors. As a Black male counselor, I see firsthand how impactful the work that we do is. It leaves a positive, lasting impact on Black boys. Schools need more Black male counselors! Taking the time to be a part of their lives makes a huge…